Submitted by Reasonable_Move9518 t3_10of8yi in CambridgeMA
Title says it all. I'm an afternoon chai kind of guy. Darwin's was my go-to before their devastating demise, though too be fair their chai was sometimes hit or miss (sometimes just milk tea, sometimes nice and spicy). Looking for options/replacements.
So where are the best places for a top-notch chai latte?
Yafa would be my pick too! Very kind people running the bakery and the chai is perfect. Very similar to Indian chai with cardamom
It's Palestinian specifically!
Also the owner just seems like a beam of joy every time I walk in. Even if his chai and food was crap (which they aren't) I'd still probably go once a month just for the good energy.
Yes!
I checked 'em out today. I didn't see chai on the menu right away, I ask if they have it, he goes "you can try our chai!" and promptly pours a sample. It was top notch, so I got a big one. Yafa seems like a great addition to Camberville I will be back!
Yup this is it!!! Authentic
To you and all the Yafa recommenders... wow that chai slaps! Very strong spice flavor (cardamom and another I couldn't quite place) with a good amount of tea. It was absolutely delicious on a cold afternoon.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
All these places use MEM products
What’s MEM
Best tea company in the city
mem tea imports
Andala Coffee House is Central has a really yummy spicy chai (and everything else there is delicious too)!
there are definitely better out there, but Revival's is pretty yummy.
Sofra has a great chai! And they also sell a concentrate of it, so you can make it at home
Just be cautious of going on the weekends when they are slammed.
if you want to try making your own, curio on mass ave has great chai blends. i love the uncommon chai, nice and spicy
Elmendorf in East Cambridge is my favorite local place for Chai
momo and curry in somerville has good masala chai
I'm a regular at Petsi Pies for the iced chais, second place is Forge(but thats more Somerville).
Dunks on memorial drive
gin-and-tonics t1_j6eaa7x wrote
I’ve tried many chai lattes around and think that Yafa Bakery & Cafe (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zAJ2TQJeeNzAUdFc9?g_st=ic) on Somerville Ave has the best, most flavorful chai — most similar to what you’d get in India! (And they have lots of Middle Eastern treats to accompany your chai).
Am curious to hear other recommendations!!